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Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden , a distinguished Smithsonian Affiliate, is Staten Island's premier destination for culture and entertainment. Set within a stunning 83-acre park-like setting, Snug Harbor presents a unique blend of gardens, museums, theaters, educational opportunities, and seasonal festivals. Snug Harbor's historic grounds and Greek Revival buildings house arts organizations with the area's most vibrant and intriguing activities, providing numerous ways for visitors of all ages and backgrounds to explore. The richness of this captivating environment truly makes Snug Harbor the heart of Staten Island's social life and a must-see destination in the region.

Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden

What people are saying?

This is a Zen Oasis in the middle of Staten Island. Who knew it was there! Botantical Gardens, Chinese Gardens, Staten Island Musean, Childrens Museam (which your kids will not want to leave) and more. Take the time to notice each type of tree. They are planted purposefully and each have a name of what they are. I saw one that was just stunning.

I did not notice the pond until I was leaving but had to stop, it had turtles and two type of strange long legged birds. I felt sorry for the birds because they did not seem to have family with them, and...Read More

BAD EXPERIENCE, WITHIN HALF HOUR SOMEONE BROKE INTO MY CAR AND STOLE MY PURSE AND MY CAR DOCUMENTS.i PARKED IN THE FIRST PARKING LOT WHEN YOU ENTER ON RICHMOND TERRACE, I ASKED THE DIRECTOR OF HORTICULTURE,BECAUSE HE WAS WORKING NEARBY THE CAR IF HE NOTICE ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS,AND TO MY DISBELIEF HE WAS TOTALLY INDIFFERENCE TO ME.HE JUST SHAKE HIS HEAD AND PUT A DUMB SMILE IN HIS FACE.WENT BACK TO MY HOME TO GET MY MEDICATION (FOR EPILEPSY)AND WENT TO POLICE TO MAKE REPORT,CAME BACK TODAY TO LOOK AROUND FOR MY STOLEN BELONGINGS AND SAW THE DIRECTOR...Read More

This is a Zen Oasis in the middle of Staten Island. Who knew it was there! Botantical Gardens, Chinese Gardens, Staten Island Musean, Childrens Museam (which your kids will not want to leave) and more. Take the time to notice each type of tree. They are planted purposefully and each have a name of what they are. I saw one that was just stunning.

I did not notice the pond until I was leaving but had to stop, it had turtles and two type of strange long legged birds. I felt sorry for the birds because they did not seem to have family with them, and I wondered how they would breed and flourish.

I brought a picnic basket (yes a real one) and glad I did because I did not see any food service on site, which fits the atmopshere of being far away from the commercialization of NYC over priced food cards and restaurants. Go, Go! On a nice sunny day, bring comfortable shoes and camera and take your time to relax.

The grounds needs some up keep in areas, and I was surprised there were not more people there, but glad there weren't.

BAD EXPERIENCE, WITHIN HALF HOUR SOMEONE BROKE INTO MY CAR AND STOLE MY PURSE AND MY CAR DOCUMENTS.i PARKED IN THE FIRST PARKING LOT WHEN YOU ENTER ON RICHMOND TERRACE, I ASKED THE DIRECTOR OF HORTICULTURE,BECAUSE HE WAS WORKING NEARBY THE CAR IF HE NOTICE ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS,AND TO MY DISBELIEF HE WAS TOTALLY INDIFFERENCE TO ME.HE JUST SHAKE HIS HEAD AND PUT A DUMB SMILE IN HIS FACE.WENT BACK TO MY HOME TO GET MY MEDICATION (FOR EPILEPSY)AND WENT TO POLICE TO MAKE REPORT,CAME BACK TODAY TO LOOK AROUND FOR MY STOLEN BELONGINGS AND SAW THE DIRECTOR AGAIN HIS NAME IS GREG LORD. I ASKED HIM WHERE WAS THE VISITORS CENTER HE REPLY WITH THE SAME STUPID SMILE IN HIS FACE ,I DONT KNOW.THIS AREA HAS NO VIDEO SURVEILLANCE AT ALL.. I THINK SNUG HARBOR DIRECTORS CHECK INTO THIS MATTER AND THE SECURITY CAMERAS,AND TRAIN AND GIVE A TOUR TO THEIR OWN EMPLOYEES WHERE THE THINGS ARE,NOONE SEEM TO KNOW NOTHING WHEN ASKED.